? (19/9/2024) Call 17-2024-1 Researcher Position

.Who are we looking for?The Geomatics Research Unit (GM RU) is searching for interested candidates in a Researcher position. For more information about the Geomatics Research Unit visit here.We offer a full-time temporary position to work in the context of the projects Lacuna Funds Colombia and MOSMIN (grant agreement No 101131740). The candidate will carry out research activities on topics related to optical and radar remote sensing data processing and analysis.What do we offer?We offer a temporary contract of 12 months.- Annual gross salary according to the profile of the candidate.- Full-time contract: 7.5 h/day. Flexibility.- CTTC category: R1. More information about CTTC professional categories can be found here.- Exceptional candidates may be considered even if they do not meet all the requirements.- Tenure track: Career progression with possibility of stabilization through permanent contract.- Prospect start date: 15 September 2024.- Continuous training, access to lab facilities, state of the art infrastructure and polyvalent working spaces, participation in scientific events and R&D projects, complementary skills development.- We have great benefits for employees:- Paid time off: vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave and more.- Up to 3 days of telework per week. Other requests may be studied to accommodate special needs.- Flexible working hours for work-life balance.- Tax-free optional benefits: restaurant ticket, nursery ticket, transport pass, private health insurance for employees and families.Qualifications and ExperienceWe are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic person, aiming at significantly improving his or her career perspectives in both public and private sectors. The successful applicant should have the competences of R1 category.- Required qualification/skills/experience:- Master in Geomatics, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.- Knowledge of methods for active and passive remote sensing data.- Knowledge of methods for post-processing of satellite-based active and passive remote sensing products.- Experience with methods for biomass retrieval.- Experience with the use of geomatics data: DEM, orthoimages, maps, topographic data, GNSS, etc.- Experience with analysis and interpretation of different types of remote sensing data: raster, vector, and geodatabases.- Experience with GIS tools.- Good oral and writing English skills.- Publication record in scientific peer-reviewed journals.- Participation in national and international research projects.- Other skills that are valuable, but not mandatory are:- Experience in international research centres.- Knowledge of Google Earth Engine and Machine Learning techniques.- Experience in preparation of research grant proposals for funding agencies.Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply